Featherproof is a great website for short story fans. Download free mini-books, read through a collection of thousands of short stories and stumble upon some new and wonderful creations.

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Die hard fans of Mark Twain have probably been counting down the months, days and minutes to the 100 expiration date set by Twain to have his autiobiography published. He didn’t want it published until 100 years after his death. The first of 3 volumes will be published in November. The original is being held in a vault at UC Berkeley.

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Fans of Lauren Mechling and Laura Mosser can now read their collaborated novel, My Darkling online at Slate Magazine. I reviewed Mechling’s novels, Dream Girl and Dream Life earlier this year. Both are very fun YA lit.